The Book Of James Chapter 1 Summary

Forgiveness has a different context depending on where the person is from or what he believes. Religion places a great emphasis on the view of forgiveness.

“Faith alone is the saving and efficacious use of the Word of God, according to Rom. 10{:9}” (16).

The target audience for the book of James is the early practitioners of Christianity or the early church, in particular, those persecuted for their faith and scattered in the Diaspora are of particular importance in James. Non-believers are not addressed in this passage. James forcefully corrects what he perceives to be a misunderstanding concerning the cooperative relationship between faith and works. The Gospels and other epistles are directed at informing those who have not yet heard the message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast (Eph. 2:8-9).” Commentator Kent Hughes helpfully points out that “Paul’s teaching about faith and works focuses on the time before conversion, and James’s focus is after conversion”

I was encouraged that researchers are starting to use biblical principles to answer secular questions. Forgiveness is a difficult process especially when sexual abuse such as, rape has been committed against the person.

In reference to James’ “Will to Believe” essay, which defends religious belief without scientific evidence, I mainly argue that we do not have the right to believe in a religion, without scientific evidence.

This book in the bible was written about 48 A.D. and the audiences for this book were Jewish Christians. James purpose for writing his letter was to show Christians how to practice their faith in God ( James Richards p.1352).

The cornerstone of the Christian faith is that of forgiveness. Forgiveness is an area in our lives that many of us can struggle with simply because we have to overcome our own pain and suffering that another person has inflicted on us. It also may be believes by many that forgiveness is to forget or condone the person for what they did but, according to the article, “To forgive is to offer mercy to someone who has acted unjustly and then be able to look at the person who violated us and give them mercy.”(Enright & Magnusin, 2008, p. 114)

Pastor Johann Arnold states that: When we forgive someone for a mistake or a deliberate hurt, we still recognize it as such, but instead of lashing out or biting back, we attempt to see beyond it, so as to restore our relationship with the person responsible for it. Our forgiveness may not take away our pain- -– it may not even be acknowledged or accepted -– yet the act of offering it will keep us from being sucked into the downward spiral of resentment. Forgiveness of one's self by the guilty party allows the guilty party to accept what they have done, deal with it, heal and move on with their partner. Forgiveness does not excuse or minimize the behaviour, forgiveness allows each person to be released from the past and to start living in the present once again. Forgiving is "a point where we are less in touch with the pain of the betrayal and more in touch with the acceptance of the person and the action" (Cordova, 2006, p.

As Christians it is required that faith is proved by works. A Christian that believes in the Savior of the world but does not obey Him is worthless. James wrote “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? Thus, also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead” (James 2:15-17). Later in verse nineteen, James rebukes that even demons believe in the Lord. Nevertheless, a Christian proves his worth, proves His love for the Lord by doing His will, and His will is that Christians not only help each other, “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (Galatians 6:10). Jesus Christ also requires Christians to be examples of working men, women, and families to the world, “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden (Matthew 5:14). Jesus Christ was an example of this to Christians then and now, “Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life’” (John

“But someone will say, ‘You have faith, and I have works.’ Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the devils believe –and tremble! But do you want to know. O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?” (James 2:18-20) A common belief among people today is that once a sinner believes in Jesus and recites a simple prayer, he is guaranteed salvation; however, the Bible teaches differently.

[Cf. Sirach 10:14-15], which happens when he does not believe.” (Freedom of a Christian, 70) Here again he makes the statement the works have no effects, but good works comes from

Forgiveness can also be seen when forgive yourself, other people and also the negative circumstances that your life. This would only mean that granting forgiveness has to involve some aspects of our lives to finally say that forgiveness has already been achieved.

As one can see, actions will speak louder than words due to the evidence of portraying a strong belief, can greater bring a point across, and show the difference of right and wrong through what a person does to bring evidence with what a person says. With what James 2:18 says, it explains that without works or actions, faith is considered dead by itself as being just words. Nevertheless, although the words are true, actions will always prove words right or

The book of James has created disputations amongst its readers for years. Like almost all of the New Testament writings, contemporary readers have questions about it origin, composition, and content. Also like most New Testament writings, there are multiple hypotheses that have been presented to answer each of these enquiries. For example, many scholars have suggested that it is the least Christian amongst all of the New Testament writings due to the fact that it only references the name of Jesus twice. This a particular point that I feel needs to be addressed when trying to understand James, and it is a point I will answer further while also trying to present information regarding other possible questions an individual may have while reading

Christian faith has an implication of love. It is strictly a personal act. The "agape" that exists between the lord and all of his creations is manifested into each religion's faith. This agape is the respect, connection, and intellectual virtue that exist between men and women and their belief in God. Faith can also be thought of as a perception. It is not a conclusion or a proof; "it is not an explanation of the world, an argument from causality, an apologetic of creation," (Chenu 2). Faith is neither black or